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Central Gardens, composed of approximately 83 blocks, 1,540 structures and 511 acres (2.07 km 2) in Midtown Memphis, has an architectural style that is highly eclectic.It reflects the prevailing tastes among early twentieth century middle class Memphians, and the best in urban residential community planning and architecture of that period.
Central Gardens Historic District: Central Gardens Historic District. September 9, 1982 Roughly bounded by Rembert St., York, Cleveland, and Eastmoreland Aves. ...
The main facade features three round arch entrance portals, a rose window, and a stone cross on the central pediment. Two towers flank the main facade. Two towers flank the main facade. They are capped with copper covered domes surmounted with a cross that reach to a height of 115 feet (35 m).
Central Gardens is a historic neighborhood in Midtown. Tennessee Williams wrote his first publicly performed play, Cairo, Shanghai, Bombay! while staying in the Midtown home of his grandparents: 1917 Snowden Ave. It was first performed in 1935 at 1780 Glenview, also in Midtown. [9] [10]
His work is noted along with a few other architects on a historical marker in the Central Gardens Historic District. [2] George Mahan Jr. apprenticed with him as did Everett Woods, his younger brother who also became an architect. Woods' father was Rev. Neander M. Woods Sr. who was born in Kentucky September 1842.
With Leigh’s guidance Casey looked at approximately 10 houses, ultimately purchasing a Craftsman-style bungalow, c. 1920, in Central Gardens. He paid $335,000 for approximately 1,700 square feet ...
Happy Holler Historic District: Happy Holler Historic District: April 23, 2014 : 1200-1209, 1211 N, Central St., 103,105 E. Anderson & 109, 115 W. Anderson Aves. Knoxville: Part of the Knoxville and Knox County MPS 39
George Mahan Jr. (April 6, 1887 – February 19, 1967) was an American architect based in Memphis, Tennessee.He designed courthouses, many residences, and schools. Many of his designs were Neoclassical architecture style, and several buildings he designed are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).